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Agent Name Mercuric sulfate
CAS Number 7783-35-9
Formula O4-S.Hg
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Mercury bisulfate; Mercury disulfate; Mercury persulfate; Mercury sulfate (HgSO4); Mercury(II) sulfate; Mercury(II) sulfate (1:1); Sulfate mercurique [French]; Sulfuric acid, mercury(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1645
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description White crystals; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses Used as a battery electrolyte, gold and silver extractant, and chemical reagent; [Merck Index]
Comments A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Can cause injury to the kidneys and central and peripheral nervous systems; [ICSC] See "Mercury, inorganic compounds."
Exposure Assessment
BEI Total inorganic Hg in urine = 35 ug/g creatinine; sample pre-shift; Total inorganic Hg in blood = 15 ug/L; sample at end of shift at end of workweek;
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Yes
TLV (ACGIH) 0.025 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)Ceiling(OSHA)=0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
MAK 0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin Skin Burns
Neurotoxin Sensorimotor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin Yes
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